Offended: meaning, definitions and examples
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offended
[ əˈfɛndɪd ]
feeling
resentful or annoyed, typically as a result of a perceived insult
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was offended by his remarks during the meeting.
- He looked offended when she refused his offer.
Translations
Translations of the word "offended" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ofendido
🇮🇳 अपमानित
🇩🇪 beleidigt
🇮🇩 tersinggung
🇺🇦 ображений
🇵🇱 obrażony
🇯🇵 気分を害した
🇫🇷 offensé
🇪🇸 ofendido
🇹🇷 gücenmiş
🇰🇷 모욕감을 느끼는
🇸🇦 مهان
🇨🇿 uražený
🇸🇰 urazený
🇨🇳 被冒犯的
🇸🇮 užaljen
🇮🇸 móðgaður
🇰🇿 ренжіген
🇬🇪 შეურაცხყოფილი
🇦🇿 incimiş
🇲🇽 ofendido
Word origin
The word 'offended' originated from the Latin word 'offendere', which means 'to strike against'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include feeling upset or resentful due to a perceived insult. The concept of being offended has been present in human interactions throughout history, often leading to conflicts or misunderstandings.